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Kentucky Country Clerk Kim Davis to Return to Work

After spending five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples due to her religious beliefs, Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis says she plans to return to work as soon as Friday.

Catholic Priest’s Sex Tourism Case Set to Begin Thursday in Pennsylvania

Testimony is expected to begin on Thursday in a case involving a suspended Roman Catholic priest charged with traveling to Honduras to have sex with poor children during missionary trips.

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Blast the Iran Nuclear Deal at Protest Rally

2016 GOP presidential rivals Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump teamed up on Wednesday to attack President Obama's historic Iran nuclear deal at a protest rally in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis US Visit to Help Close Detention Centers, Immigration Activists Hope

Pope Francis's visit to the United States this month might help prompt the Obama administration to end immigrant detentions, immigration reform activists hope.

Freddie Gray Case Update: Baltimore Reaches $6.4 Million Settlement With Freddie Gray's Family

The City of Baltimore has reached a $6.4 million settlement with the family of Freddie Gray, who died from a fatal spine injury while in police custody back in April.

Jeb Bush Economic Platform: Tax Reforms With 19 Million New Jobs, 4 Percent Growth

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush disclosed his economic policy plan, attacking Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton for accepting the "new normal." According to the former Florida governor, the "new normal" is flat wages, slow growth and lack of full-time jobs.

Marco Rubio to Donald Trump: Run for Democratic Nomination

Marco Rubio has taken aim at Trump’s as-yet-to-be-seen tax plan. Trump’s tax plan is expected to call for an increase on taxes on the wealthy, which of course is not exactly what the Republican Party is known for.

Ben Carson vs. Donald Trump: Neurosurgeon Finds Fault With Trump's Immigration Plan

Typically low key Republican candidate Ben Carson has decided to speak up against what he sees as an unrealistic immigration plan put forth by the leading GOP candidate Donald Trump.

Kim Davis Released: 'Eye of the Tiger' Band Survivor Frontman Outraged Over Song Use at Rally [Watch]

The Kim Davis rally featured the song "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor. But they used it without permission and band frontman Frankie Sullivan is outraged. See the details and the video here.

Obama Administration Pushes Free Community College Plan, $175M For Apprenticeship Grants

Coinciding with the start of the academic year, the Obama administration is promoting free community college and awarding millions of dollars in apprenticeship grants.

Immigration News: Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Libre Initiative, a conservative Latino group funded by the political active industrialists the Koch brothers, is voicing their wariness of anti-immigration rhetoric

Marco Rubio Platform: Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Will Not Be Solved By Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Laws

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., does not support Puerto Rico's efforts to gain U.S. bankruptcy law rights. According to the Republican presidential candidate, Puerto Rico's leaders must lead through the difficult and necessary spending cuts and "out-of-control" big government.

Oregon Judge Who Refused to Perform Same-Sex Marriages Accused of Ethical Misconduct

An Oregon judge who allegedly refused to perform same-sex weddings is under fire for violating more than a dozen state codes. He is also accused of hanging a photo of Adolf Hitler in the county's courthouse.

Virginia Shooting: Survivor of WDBJ-TV Shooting in Virginia Released From Hospital

The only survivor in the deadly shooting, that killed two WDBJ journalists during a live news broadcast in Virginia last month, has been released from the hospital.

Powerball Numbers and Results Sept. 9, 2015: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $149 Million Jackpot

Wednesday’s chance to make big money playing Powerball is here. The grand prize is currently at $149 million, with a cash value of $94.8 million.

United Airlines Names Latino Businessman Oscar Muñoz CEO After Smisek Resignation

United Airlines has a new president and chief executive officer, following the ousting of their previous CEO due to a government probe.

Pope Francis to Change Catholic Marriage Tradition Ahead of US Visit

In anticipation of his big United States visit, which includes stops in Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, the Pope released big news that will shake up the Catholic Church.

Freddie Gray's Family Gets $6.4 Million Settlement from Baltimore City

Freddie Gray's family received a $6.4 million settlement from the City of Baltimore for the wrongful death of Gray nearly five months ago.

Immigration Reform News: Sen. John McCain Defends Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., defended his bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill, which passed the Senate in 2013.

Migrant Crisis in Europe: White House Actively Considering' Ways to Help Refugee Crisis

The Obama administration has changed its tone toward the refugee crisis in Europe and announced that it is now opening the door to the possibility of allowing more Syrian refugees into the United States.